BSB TV: Matta, Buckeyes Talk Friday's Opener

Blake Williams

11/12/2014

Thad Matta, Marc Loving and Amir Williams spoke to the media Wednesday and talked about the upcoming season opener. Matta also addressed the 2015 recruiting class as today marked the start of the early signing period.

Wednesday was a busy day for the basketball Buckeyes as they prepare for their season opener Friday against UMass-Lowell, while it also marked the beginning of early signing period for the 2015 recruiting class. Head coach Thad Matta addressed both topics while sophomore Marc Loving and senior Amir Williams spoke about the upcoming season.

Matta on what he learned from watching the film from the Buckeyes 77-37 exhibition win over Walsh on Sunday and what he expects from his team Friday:

Loving speaks on the excitement around the season-opener, his role as a starter this season and playing zone defense while Williams addresses the competition among the team's post players:

Matta on the up-and-down recruitment of 2015 small forward Mickey Mitchell, who decommitted and recommitted to the Buckeyes, and his overall excitement around the incoming class, which includes point guard A.J. Harris, shooting guard Austin Grandstaff and center Daniel Giddens in addition to Mitchell: